Toshiba shows off "DS" e-book concept

by Paul Miller, posted Sep 8th 2006 at 2:42PM

So, Toshiba is taking a page from the Nintendo playbook, and have built themselves an e-book concept with a bit of dual-screen action. The similarities don't stop there, since the "Dual Display PDA" e-book accepts pen-based input, and, well, then the similarities do stop. This monster of a PDA runs some full-blown Windows CE, takes SD cards, and even looks to have a PCMCIA slot. We can't say with all honesty we see ourselves being any more productive with that much screen action if Toshiba's concept ever came to fruition, and that glossiness seems like it'd be dang annoying -- but boy, wouldn't we look cool. Peep the read link for more sexy pics.

Filed under: Handhelds, Tablet PCs

Tags: ds, ds lite, DsLite, dual display pda, DualDisplayPda, e-book, nintendo, pda, toshiba, windows ce, WindowsCe

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

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AUA @ Sep 8th 2006 2:53PM

Hey, if it's touch-sensitive and they can display a near full-sized keyboard on the lower screen - - boom. waterproof, no moving parts, versatile replacement for your lappy 486.

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PEZ @ Sep 8th 2006 3:47PM

This is good idea with the DS thing. Imagine being able to customize the look of your KB to fit your needs. Shit, you can even make a KB with an ABCDEF orientation :-D Not that someone else hasnt done it already, but...

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evo @ Sep 8th 2006 5:08PM

Turn it sideways and then you have the first actually usable eBook reader.

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Michael @ Sep 8th 2006 5:35PM

Man, that looks awesome. I'd buy one of those in a heart beat. The Nintendo DS is one of the best portables I've ever owned, and the dual screen idea is PERFECT for ebooks.

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hobgoblin @ Sep 8th 2006 6:23PM

hmm, is that a color display i see there?

well color me interested :)

now all i need to know is how much will this baby cost me.

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js @ Sep 8th 2006 11:23PM

Does anyone see the problem with these "virtual keyboards"? They don't have tactile feedback...

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ps @ Sep 9th 2006 5:38AM

js, yes they can. all it takes is a little physical thump on the screen at the moment you touch a "key." it amazingly feels like you're physically pressing a real button. if you have thought of it, then someone is certainly working on it in a lab somewhere. that said... this is like the MCP desktop, but it's portable. nice.

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MrPolarBare @ Sep 10th 2006 1:30PM

Where is the PCMCIA slot? I think they mislabeled the Compact Flash slot on the side of the unit as a PCMCIA slot.

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Y1n_X1 @ Sep 10th 2006 3:34PM

Maybe if they incorporated a little of the multi-touch sensors I would be very interested!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=uXQhAlC6BBg

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